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New study finds that mental illness obstructs cancer screening

New study finds that mental illness obstructs cancer screening

byAarhus UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Aarhus University shows that far too many people with psychological challenges do not accept offers of colorectal cancer scre

New study finds that mental illness obstructs cancer screening

byAarhus UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Aarhus University shows that far too many people with psychological challenges do not accept offers of colorectal cancer scre
Experimental cancer vaccine shows promise in animal studies

Experimental cancer vaccine shows promise in animal studies

byNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.10.006An experimental therapeutic cancer vaccine induced tw

Experimental cancer vaccine shows promise in animal studies

byNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.10.006An experimental therapeutic cancer vaccine induced tw
Researchers discover critical process for how breast cancer spreads in bones

Researchers discover critical process for how breast cancer spreads in bones

by Brandi Wampler,University of Notre DameScientist Laurie Littlepage works with graduate student Ricardo Romero Moreno in her lab at the Harper Cancer Research Institute. Credit: Barbara Johnst

Researchers discover critical process for how breast cancer spreads in bones

by Brandi Wampler,University of Notre DameScientist Laurie Littlepage works with graduate student Ricardo Romero Moreno in her lab at the Harper Cancer Research Institute. Credit: Barbara Johnst
AACR: Cadonilimab plus chemo beneficial for gastric adenocarcinoma

AACR: Cadonilimab plus chemo beneficial for gastric adenocarcinoma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastric/gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) adenocarcinoma, cadonilimab plus chemotherapy is associated with improved overall survival and progression-free survival, ac

AACR: Cadonilimab plus chemo beneficial for gastric adenocarcinoma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastric/gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) adenocarcinoma, cadonilimab plus chemotherapy is associated with improved overall survival and progression-free survival, ac
Genes with strong impact on menopause timing also link to cancer risk

Genes with strong impact on menopause timing also link to cancer risk

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found four genes with some of the largest known effects on the timing of menopause discovered to date, providing new insi

Genes with strong impact on menopause timing also link to cancer risk

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found four genes with some of the largest known effects on the timing of menopause discovered to date, providing new insi
Experimental cancer therapy shows success in more than 70% of patients in global clinical trials

Experimental cancer therapy shows success in more than 70% of patients in global clinical trials

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new therapy that makes the immune system kill bone marrow cancer cells was successful in as many as 73% of patients in two clinical

Experimental cancer therapy shows success in more than 70% of patients in global clinical trials

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new therapy that makes the immune system kill bone marrow cancer cells was successful in as many as 73% of patients in two clinical
Clinical social worker offers advice on the right way to talk with someone who has cancer

Clinical social worker offers advice on the right way to talk with someone who has cancer

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time o

Clinical social worker offers advice on the right way to talk with someone who has cancer

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time o
Researchers trace timeline of tumor evolution in metastatic breast cancer patients

Researchers trace timeline of tumor evolution in metastatic breast cancer patients

by University of Utah Health SciencesTheresa Werner, MD, Medical Director of the Clinical Trials Office at Huntsman Cancer Institute and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah.

Researchers trace timeline of tumor evolution in metastatic breast cancer patients

by University of Utah Health SciencesTheresa Werner, MD, Medical Director of the Clinical Trials Office at Huntsman Cancer Institute and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah.
New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteMatchMiner overview of data flow and modes of use. a) Data inputs from patients and trials are utilized by the MatchEngine to match patients to trials. b) Shown are

New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteMatchMiner overview of data flow and modes of use. a) Data inputs from patients and trials are utilized by the MatchEngine to match patients to trials. b) Shown are
Do pancreatic cysts become cancerous?

Do pancreatic cysts become cancerous?

by Christos Fountzilas, Md,Roswell Park Cancer InstituteCredit: Roswell Park Cancer InstituteWhat is a pancreatic cyst?Pancreatic cysts are water or mucus filled structures in the pancreas, simi

Do pancreatic cysts become cancerous?

by Christos Fountzilas, Md,Roswell Park Cancer InstituteCredit: Roswell Park Cancer InstituteWhat is a pancreatic cyst?Pancreatic cysts are water or mucus filled structures in the pancreas, simi
Researcher pioneers method of detecting early-stage cancer: Cheaper, faster, less invasive and accurate

Researcher pioneers method of detecting early-stage cancer: Cheaper, faster, less invasive and accurate

by Dave Raney,University of CincinnatiJiajie Diao and his collaboratorare working with UC’s Technology Transfer team to commercialize their new method for early cancer diagnosis. Credit: C

Researcher pioneers method of detecting early-stage cancer: Cheaper, faster, less invasive and accurate

by Dave Raney,University of CincinnatiJiajie Diao and his collaboratorare working with UC’s Technology Transfer team to commercialize their new method for early cancer diagnosis. Credit: C
Radiologists could soon be using AI to detect brain tumors

Radiologists could soon be using AI to detect brain tumors

byOxford University PressCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsA paper titled "Deep Learning and Transfer Learning for Brain Tumor Detection and Classification" published inBiology Meth

Radiologists could soon be using AI to detect brain tumors

byOxford University PressCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsA paper titled "Deep Learning and Transfer Learning for Brain Tumor Detection and Classification" published inBiology Meth